Awesome menu and food options. Cute bar environment and cocktails. Food is delicious as well as prices. Nice place to spend an afternoon. Very attentive to customers and quick with service. Would definitely recommend this business. You can also sit outside for the outside dining experience. Try it out. read more

Great place to hang out. The staff members were accommodating and super nice. Rich awesome!

Today, my partner and I went to Moonshine to celebrate our engagement! We called before to see if there was outdoor seating, since we wanted to bring our dog with us. They said there was outdoor seating, so we proceeded to walk there. When we arrived, we found out there wasn't any outdoor seating, so we had to return home to drop off our baby. Eventually, we made it back and sat in the back section. We ordered their chicken wings (one order of buffalo and one order of blackened), the lemon Parmesan Brussel Sprouts, and the tots. They were out of the Moonshine Original tots (which they make in house), so we had to get the traditional tots (purchased somewhere else). We also each got a beverage. I ordered a beer and my partner ordered some type of scotch mule. The food came out quick, and it was delicious. The buffalo wings are so good. Not too spicy. I didn't like the blackened chicken as much. Something about the seasoning was off for me. I did think the brussel sprouts were overdressed in whatever vinaigrette they had on them. The traditional tots were good. I'd love to try the ones they make in house sometime. read more

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Loved everything we tried here. The charcuterie board, dumplings, pasta, wings, and braised short ribs were all amazing. Absolutely enjoyed our cocktails! Definitely coming back again, and can't wait to experience this place post pandemic. Also, did not realize this when my friends and I picked this place to eat, but the head chef was a Chopped Champion and on Hell's Kitchen. We only found out because she was shooting a promo video for some event they were going participating in. Explains a lot about the food quality. read more

Local neighborhood spot, we just did wine down Wednesday where they have $20 dollars bottle of wine specials. Our waitresses were really attentive and nice! We didn't get food, so that rating reflects more the bar. read more

Enjoyed visiting this cozy space packed with a lot of history. This place has a front patio and two dining buildings. The main entrance is the bar and more lively side. The over flow seating is in the building next door. It's very quiet over there and they just have one large tv. There is a parking lot specifically for this restaurant which is very nice, you don't have to worry about finding a spot or paying for parking. During my visit the owner was there and came to our table for a quick chat. I'm not sure what we did but he gave us feee mozzarella sticks! Im originally from Philly but have been living down south for 20 years now. I was back home for Super Bowl 52 weekend and our server was very nice and helpful and gave us a lot of suggestions and far a night life and places to shop that may still have Super Bowl gear before the big game! read more

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Yo Rich, mannnn what's up with the normal TOTS? So my main Dube Sexton moved to KCMO last year and I hadn't been to Moonshine. Until today... I was craving the formerly famous melon ball scooped tater tots... As I braved the torrential down pour driven by the idea of their crispy succulence... Well imagine my surprise when some regular old style tots arrived at my table. (Bubble Popped) I immediately waved down my waitress to cancel the to go order I had placed with my initial order. So as I wiped the tear of sadness I was comforted by the creamy cheese sauce and tasty steak that topped my loaded tots. And washed away my remaining disappointment with a very tasty Cape May seasonal... further more a dessert from Ms Trudy next door will sooth my hurt feelings. read more

Moonshine Philly - Gastropubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Maybe a notch above your typical dive. Great little neighborhood corner tavern for a quick bite and a round (if you drink). Specialty drinks are no go. This is a beer or shots type of place. People are friendly and food is so-so. Great for catching an Eagles or Phillies game! read more

First tried moonshine at a taste of Philly event in center city. I was so impressed with the food that I sampled at the event that my husband and I decided to make the trip to Pennsport on our way to a stadium game. Loved all of the outdoor seating in the cute quaint neighborhood. They had a variety of offerings on the menu. read more

Moonshine Philly - Gastropubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Best South Philly neighborhood bar. Amazing drinks and delicious food. A must-try when in Pennsport!!!!!!!!!!

We only went here as they advertised in one of the open house of city fitness. We ordered the Blackened Chicken Pesto Gnocchi, French Onion Soup, Signature Burger. The food was really salty even the chicken Pesto and French onion soup. Overall, the food quality is just fair that's why I'm just giving them three stars. I would not come back to dine in. It is great if you have friends to hang out and have a couple of drinks but if you are looking for quality food, this is not the place for you. read more

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Decent outdoor seating with Covid restrictions when I came here late November in '20. Server was very knowledgable with the beers on tap so I took his suggestions. Even offered samples. Had a basic pub burger with an egg with fries. Very filling and hit the spot. Hope to be here again as I liked this hip-eclectic setting. read more

Moonshine Philly - Burger with egg. - Gastropubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The food is so good and the drinks are delightful. One thing that I can say is if you like Bloody Marys the bartender (forget her name) makes the best! My dad really enjoyed them when I took him here and told the bartender that it was the best he ever had. I love the hummus trays and wings! They are my absolute favorite to start off with. The brunches are also really good! I miss coming here before the pandemic because I've been here only two times for outdoor dining since then. I've gathered some photos over time to share. read more

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Sunday Brunch Menu: Don't order the mushroom, onion and cheese frittata with salad and home fries. It comes in a skillet and was very dry, I topped mine with sriracha to give it flavor. The "salad" was 3 parsley sprigs, the home fries were mushy cubed sweet potatoes ? I've been eating there for years. Stick with the burgers for brunch. read more

Fairly new to South Philly and had been wanting to try this spot. Great ambiance. Very friendly and prompt staff. Food, far less than I expected it to be. Cheeseburger eggrolls were really bad, honestly. Very, very dry.. didn't seem like any cheese in them.. and the beef had no seasoning at all. Shrimp and Cavatelli entree was ok, but not as great as I was hoping especially for 18.. the sauce itself was good, had to pick around the pull the tails off of the shrimp, veggies seemed a bit undercooked, and the pasta was very chewy. The kids chicken tenders and fries were really good though. Overall, I don't see myself going back unless for a drink read more

UPDATED 12/23/17.!!!!!! This one visit changed everything!! Keep in mind this is my 5th time here. Bad service goes a long way. We enter , hello, 'my name is _____I have reservation for two' blank stare , I repeat myself. Now the bad service. Speak loudly the greeter who I have never seen before doesn't seem to hear well. When you clearly give your name, say reservations for two and set up seats for SIX! Then she along with another behind the bar argue they heard six. Only two standing waiting for 4 minutes while they set up. I order two decaf coffees they come 6-7 minutes later different types of cups, neither are hot. We were told the coffee was brewing upstairs this was the reason for the delay. My cup was lukewarm and strong like old left over coffee. They returned with a second cup The young man delivered with his hand totally around the rim I would drink from. Still not hot. This time the host/server agreed. My reservation was 11:45 food order taken 12:00 because I'm near the kitchen and the other party is eating at 12:26 I hear our order being placed. Her back up 'I heard 6 too' going in and out of the kitchen flipping her hair and it ALL over her clothes flying everywhere!!! I'm writing this before my meal arrives. It arrived cool but plenty. The server never suggested the brunch drinks or anything else. Packed up my food will warm and eat at home. When you're looking for a great breakfast or brunch and you want to stay outside of Center City or you are coming from the suburbs Moonshine should be your first stop! The first thing the Pennsport area has come along way from a neighborhood that may not have been the most attractive or inviting (to some). Driving through the area you see the absolute care and pride taken by most of the homeowners. This shines through on almost every house in the neighborhood on Moyamensing Avenue. We arrived to Moonshine (restaurant/bar) and greeted by Lauren. The choice of indoor or outdoor dining was offered. They also have a bar where you can eat and drink. While reading the menu I was reminded they have live music when the a percussion player arrived. After eating our meal we were encouraged by Brian to move over to the house adjacent to and part of Moonshine. Glad we did it's s beautiful building. The music was a soft bluesy jazz feel and enjoyable. On to the food and service. At times it was slow getting our items. It could be excused if the place was crowded. There was a nice amount of people but not overwhelming. But the staff was nice and engaging so I'll give them a pass. Each item we ordered was plentiful and tasty. I highly suggest the French Toast sticks, they are not frozen or store bought. These brown beauties are crispy, flavorful and topped with chunks of thick cut bacon. I started with the loaded fries, 'delicious'! Then I had the Short Rib Skillet, the Short Rib was tender and bursting with flavor. Generally I do not like oven roasted potatoes in place of traditional home fries but again the flavor stood out, so much so I didn't add ketchup and I usually do. My hubby had the bacon cheddar omelette it came with a beautifully brown biscuit (you have several bread options). When it arrived his comment was 'Oh my God!' It was oozing with cheese and thick bacon pieces. He repeated Oh my God!' through several bites. To address the slowness we were given drinks on the house. It is refreshing to find a place who addresses customer service issues without being prompted. Overall the customer service was excellent just slow at times but the food was outstanding and a great value! read more

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First time visiting, and as a new member of Pennsport, I'm thrilled that this place is so close to me. The reviews aren't lying. The food is delicious. We had calamari, Brussels sprouts, and the short rib dip that came with fries. We both agreed that every item was tasty, cooked properly, and fairly portioned. The prices are also extremely fair. I will definitely be a regular patron, and even when I move out of Pennsport, I'll be sure to come back to Moonshine. Comfortable atmosphere; friendly staff and patrons; varied draft list; good place to watch a game (Sixers playoff tonight); outdoor seating. It really is everything you hope your local corner bar would be. Can't wait to come back and try the other menu items and specials. Homerun all the way. read more

We've been here a couple of times now. I'll start off by saying that the customer service is great; everyone was friendly. However, the first time we went for dinner and their food wasn't anything to write home about. We decided to give Moonshine another shot and went for brunch. Unfortunately, after we were seated, we were informed that because of Covid there wasn't a brunch menu. Considering their website specifically advertises brunch and we weren't told when we placed our reservation, we were pretty disappointed. To make matters worse, the first item I selected off the menu--the Rib Dip Sandwich, I believe it's called--wasn't available. I settled for the grilled cheese. Overall, the food was subpar and the coffee was burnt. I consider Philly to be the hottest grub hub city in the United States. That being said, your money is better spent elsewhere. We won't be back. read more

Just OK. We went for lunch and the food was decent, but no one was wowed. We had the wings (really good flavor), and two burgers (decent), with fries (good!). We also got Mac and cheese which came out with crab in it, though we didn't order crab. If I was allergic this would have been a problem but I am not so just picked around it. Honestly the service is what knocks off stars.... Our server was funny/sarcastic with us at first and we thought she was being "funny mean" but as our visit continued it felt more like she was actually being rude and did not like us at all. When she took our order, she said that we better order everything now because "this is a one stop shop", then later when I asked for water she said "what happened at this table last night for you to be so needy?" And each time we asked for something she acted as if we were bothering her. The other server who had other tables seemed pleasant, so maybe this was just a one off today. Not sure we will go back though just based on this service experience. read more

Moonshine is a great neighborhood bar/restaurant! As a non meat eater I was originally worried that there were going to be a lack of options but was happy to find Brussels Sprouts, Veggie Grilled Cheese, Mac & Cheese as well as a Rice Bowl! All of which have kept me happy fed over the last few years! Oh yeah, and the tots! Can't go wrong with the tots! The vibe is casual and the outdoor seating is a plus! Great for nights when we don't feel like cooking at home! read more

This place was very cozy! It has an awesome combination "typical South Philly / hipster" vibe. We had an appetizer and drinks at the bar as we waited for a table to open up. (We had made a reservation about a half an hour before we arrived, but it didn't really matter.) The calamari app was delicious!! My cocktail was very strong and also good. Definitely worth the money. For dinner, we were seated in the dining room next door! We literally had to go out the door and back in, to the house next door. That was funny, but the dining room next door was really relaxed and private. The bathroom upstairs was as large as a bedroom! Really nice and clean. Our entrees were very good, if a tad salty/heavy. As for the service, even though we were in that separate dining room, our waiter checked on us often. I enjoyed this restaurant! read more

I am extremely fortunate to live a few blocks from here. I love Pennsport, but many of the bars are of the "Divey" type. They serve their purpose, but sometimes a man wants a more exquisite beer menu. Moonshine does a wonderful job of rotating beer on tap, and they are busy enough to have a few new selections if you only go once a week. Highlights: *Beer selection *Moonshine infused drinks *Great food *LIVE music regularly (Acoustic, usually a single or duo) *Nice outside area with views of the pretty neighborhood (plus lots of dogs!) *Awesome staff, especially the bartenders as I deal with them most Cons: I do think their food prices are a little high, but currently they aren't competing against much competition. Industry isn't very close, and is also a little high on food prices. Mifflin Tavern is opening soon, and another on 3rd and Porter, will directly compete against the 2 mainstays. I would like to throw a shout out to 2nd Street Brew Pub, as they also have great food and beer, and a contender for best bartender in Hector. It's a different atmosphere in 2SBP, much darker and chill. Hector plays heavier music, so it may not be to your liking. I stop in Moonshine quite frequently, as I love live music and they have it most nights of the week. They support the Mummers clubs with regular donations (Think it is 20% of the Tuesday till, which is very generous). I have met the owner, and he is a really fun and laid back guy. Come in the warm months. Everyone walks there dog and you will get to meet many of the residents of Pennsport. It is such a great part of the city! read more

Moonshine Philly - $12, wow. Better be good! - Gastropubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I would never have expected food this good from a little neighborhood place. We ended up there before a concert and we happy we did. The food was inventive, the service was very good and very authentic. Some of the items on the menu weren't available; but our waitress suggested some great options. She was awesome. We ended up in the side room which we assumed was a recent addition. (It wasn't). The entrees were really good-- really very good. We asked for coffee but learned they don't serve coffee; which seemed odd given the quality of the food. read more

Philly Burger of the Month Club (Hey Steph!) is one of the few Facebook Group pages that I was all for joining the moment that I first read about it (Brad P., Jim H., or Schuyler can tell you about the other one if you don't already know yet.). But atthe same time due to schedule restraints I've found myself unable to attend past epic events at City Tap House, Lloyd Whiskey Bar, Smokin Betty's, and other spots. But when I found out that the May edition was going to be held at an area of my precious South Philly that was somewhat uncharted by me, I just had to jump in and give it a shot. And in the end I found a solid Pennsport neighborhood bar that delivered big time. While it was a lot tinier than I initially expected Moonshine managed to deliver big on service , beverages, and food. The attentive service and drink prices listed concisely on a drink menu also showed where they successfully addressed a few previous Yelp review concerns. Drink wise anywhere that features drafts from the likes of Ommegang, DuClaw, and Troegs is sold by my book. And the cocktail menu feature a lot of blends that primarily featured Moonshine (duh!) or bourbon that are on my list for future imbibement. Because I attended the event with Burger of the Month Club I naturally came for the signature salad. Just kidding! While the signature burger touted the beef (or turkey? veggie?) patty being filled with a mixture of kosher dill pickles and shallots, neither could really be tasted. But since it was also topped by a sharp cheddar and sandwiched between a brioche bun, and was cooked at the right medium temperature; I couldn't complain. Especially since it was priced at a reasonable $9.50; and came with your choice of regular fries, sweet potato fries, tater tots, or salad. After also sampling a mix of appetizers like a cheesy mac & cheese (regular & Buffalo chicken style!). and a cheeseburger eggroll; I can see the many ways where Moonshine will deliver in more visits to come! read more

I LOVE this restaurant so much that I will never forgive myself for taking so long to try them out... For Easter this year during the pandemic, I was craving something a little more homestyle (but of course didn't order in advance anywhere, so my options were limited). After perusing a bunch of menus I saw that Moonshine has a braised short rib meal, that comes with mac & cheese and asparagus. Perfect! So I ordered it for pickup along with cheesesteak queso, and thus, a beautiful relationship was born between me and Moonshine's menu. The short rib was absolutely delectable, and I loved the sides it came with. But man, oh man, I will NEVER be able to go to or order from Moonshine without that cheesesteak queso! It's not a skimpy little cheese dip like most places, it's literally like a deconstructed cheesesteak, full of heavy amounts of meat and cheese, and topped with fried onions and sriracha ketchup. It's SO good. We have also tried their Asiago chicken meal, short rib dip, tacos, and a few of their daily specials, and I will be perfectly honest here - there has been nothing on the menu that I felt "meh" about. Most recently I finally tried their famed Blackened Chicken Pesto Gnocchi (with, of course, cheesesteak queso as the app) and it was even more amazing than I anticipated. Perhaps a little salty, but the flavor of the blackened chicken against the creamy pesto melded so well together. I am drooling right now even thinking about it. Moonshine has become a staple in our dining out options, and every time I leave, I can't wait to come back! read more

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Made it into Moonshine again and I have to bump the place up a star for a number of reasons. 1) The service was improved. It was friendly the first time around but a little clumsy since they had just opened. At this point it seems like they had worked out some of the kinks. Although I will say I was there for lunch and there wasn't a big crowd so I can't contest to how they handle a big rush. 2) The real reason for the upgraded star is the food. The first time around the food was excellent. The second time around the food was excellent. That seems to be where this place shines. How could this place get to 5 stars? 1) Beer prices. stop hiding them... they have a decent draft list but they don't list the prices. This is a pet peeve of mine and is annoying. Their beer prices aren't even that bad so I'm not sure why they hide them. 2) Happy Hour. i have no idea what their happy hour is and I'm a local. give me some info somewhere...on the menu/chalkboard/something. 3) Expanded Lunch Menu. The food is awesome, but the lunch menu is small. their dinner menu isn't overally extensive but the lunch menu is about a quarter of that. i actually enjoy small menus but just give us a few more lunch options or lunch specials or something. read more

If they cannot take the time to properly cook a staple like a cheesebuger even somewhat correctly then I don't have the time to leave much of a review. A medium burger should not be completely black and dry as sand. Seriously, this was a waste of time and money. Service sucked too. read more

My friend and I went last night, trying to find a good place to stop between our houses and an event at the Wells Fargo Center. I did a quick search and this popped up. Our social circle eats out quite a bit and I have no idea why we didn't even know this place existed. It was great. We only saw the front patio and bar area, but both were really nice. Good beer and cocktail selection, but the real deal was the service. I unfortunately don't remember her name, but the bartender served my friend and I at one of the hightops. I can honestly say she was one of the more genuine people I've encountered in the service industry. She alone is reason to come back. The food was also really good. We started with fried pickles and cheeseburger egg rolls, we're on a healthkick, both were quite tasty. My buddy had a pasta dish, I can't remember the name, but he enjoyed it. I had the short rib sandwich and fries with the works. I was in heaven. We will definitely be back and we'll be putting this place on everyone's radar. read more

Went to Moonshine tonight with the hubby. AMAZING! Hubby had Big Rube's chicken, OMG , it was delish. (Of course I had to sample it) the potatoes were fantastic. Hubby said it was the best fried chicken he ever had. I went with the teriyaki salmon, my fave. Delish! We took our Big Rube cookies home with us. I just took a bite and that too was amazing. Take some time to stop here, and if you stop in on Wednesday, have the chicken. read more

Moonshine Philly - Big Rube's chicken - Gastropubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Food was tasty and reasonably priced and the service was on point. We had the chicken and waffles and the crab cakes benedict. The Benedict didn't need the added English muffin, but other than that we had no complaints. read more

Moonshine Philly - The crab cakes benedict and the chicken and waffles. - Gastropubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Moonshine is a solid option in the Pennsport section of South Philadelphia. The overall food is excellent, the beer selection is great with rotating taps, the service is always on point and so are the food prices. Moonshine's truly a gem in this part of South Philly! read more

This place was close to where I was staying in pennsport. Its a cute little bar with a good atmosphere and live music on Friday nights. I got a moonshine pumpkintini but they were out of pumpkin puree so the bartender improvised. The improvisation came out decently but I wish I got it how it was supposed to be made. I would recommend going and trying the moonshine though. You can substitute it in in any drink read more

Moonshine Philly - Sangria moonshine - Gastropubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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1st of all I would like to add that Erin our server was a delight, very courteous and friendly, she did mix my order up and I got a Caesar salad when I order the wedge salad, we also order a beer that wasn't available (common here). It was a little warm and riddle with flies throughout our dining experience. It is our neighborhood tavern so we frequently come here. The food was good but the overall experience could have been better read more

I would suggest not getting takeout from this restaurant. Myself and my husband were craving a tomato soup and veggie grilled cheese. We picked them up and when we got home we realized that they were not on the focaccia bread but just a large roll instead. They also did not have the honey dijon on them. It was such a disappointment and instead of being delicious as usual it just tasted like a roll with avocado and the cheese was not even melted (my biggest pet peeve in life). If you are to take out, make sure that you check the food before you leave because we were stuck with two sandwiches that we did not even eat. Super disappointed. read more

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Service was slow and distracted amongst themselves (talking loudly to eachother but outside the sight of customers). The food wasn't terrible but it was bland. The drinks were good but took way too long to make especially considering we were the only people in the entire place. Good: Mango Margarita Bad: Their cheese sauce has absolutely no flavor to it. read more

I walked up and waited for the hostess to check-in, two women walk up after me. A gentleman comes out of the bar area and immediately ask the women if they had a reservation, their response was no. He then asks me and I advised yes and provided him with the time. I waited a little bit and a woman comes out and directs the two women that walked up after me with no reservation to a seat. I objected to having been there first and with a reservation. The woman says she will seat me next. Why? I don't know and would hope that it wasn't because of the color of my skin. We had two waitresses that were cool and the only reason why I didn't take my money elsewhere. The food was not terrible, but just ok. I would not go back. read more

Really enjoying my visits to Moonshine! Super into the Lunar Sangria and everything we have tried from the menu has been enjoyable! I'm new to the neighborhood and it was really important to me to find a nice spot where me and my partner could grab a drink and hang out (especially since COVID lockdowns) the staff is super nice and accommodating and I'm looking forward to coming by for one of the evenings when there's live music. Thanks Moonshine crew!! read more

Great Bloody Mary's, great food, great atmosphere. I love the outdoor seating and the staff was super friendly. The Bloody Mary was really good, especially for their $5 brunch special and they had a good draft list. My friend and I split the crispy chicken sandwich and the fried egg BLT, which were SO delicious. I would love to come back here!! I'm sure their dinner menu is just as amazing. read more

Moonshine Philly - Hands down best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had! - Gastropubs Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Love love love their cocktails! So tasty. Food's delicious as well. Nice ambiance. It's a neighborhood staple worth returning to time and time again. read more

We booked this on OpenTable for dinner- which is maybe why I'm giving it such low stars. We expected it to be more of a restaurant and its certainly a bar. Service was fine for a bar. Our table wasn't ready when we arrived but they kindly seated us at a hightop at the front then moved us when the table was open. Vibe inside was very casual and lively. I got the special- turkey bolognese over gnocchi and it was just pasta in a cream sauce with some ground turkey on top. Not bolognese but not terrible (how bad can pasta and cream sauce be?). The hubs had a better blackened chicken over pesto gnocchi. Would recommend this place for burgers and pints, but not much else. Again, if that's what you are expecting its a fun spot. Wouldn't order anything fancy off the menu. And I think its odd that this place is on OpenTable. read more